Educator Blog
Information and inspiration for thought-leaders in mental wellness and education
Our blog features a variety of content from the latest trends and social issues impacting education, to interviews with subject matter experts and clients who are successfully using Kognito products. Additionally, we also feature cutting edge research from our in-house team related to student and athlete mental health, product efficacy and cultivating resiliency after trauma. Check in weekly for the latest blog updates.
How Miami Schools Are Responding To Student COVID-19 Trauma with Remote Training for School Staff
Learn how Miami-Dade County Public Schools is implementing Kognito prepare educators to become trauma-informed
Youth Suicide Prevention Programs by State
We are proud to be listed by state health departments, education departments, and statewide foundations and non-profits as a recommended youth suicide prevention program.
Student Mental Health During COVID-19
Three college students and mental health activists involved with Active Minds share what the last few months have been like, advice for their peers, and what they look forward to.
Motivational Interviewing in Healthcare: 3 Ways It Transforms Care Delivery
Kognito Client Success Manager Sachi Bhalerao shares how motivational interviewing skills can improve healthcare delivery outcomes and how her clients are giving current and future providers the opportunity to learn these important communication techniques.
Teaching Social Skills While Social Distancing
Jen Dowzak, a special education teacher in Minneapolis Public Schools, shares tips for practicing social skills with her students at a distance as part of our series showcasing the voices of educators who are leading the charge in addressing student mental health.
Newly Updated Virtual Mental Health Training Equips College Students to Support Peers in Distress
Enhancements to Kognito’s higher education simulation better address the needs of today’s college students through skill-building
Virtual College Mental Health Training for Today’s Student
The new enhanced At-Risk Mental Health for Students is designed to meet the needs of students in 2020, with an added focus on building resilience, supporting peers, and self-care. Learn more about these enhancements and how they help students succeed.
Reopening vs. Re-entry: What’s the Difference?
Contingent on safety, districts are making plans to reopen schools in the fall. But with classrooms open, what does that transition look like for students? See why re-entry is a key factor in a school reopening plan and how to prepare.
Grant Funding to Replace Clinical Hours with Simulation Training
With billions of dollars available through the CARES Act, hospitals and institutions of higher education are eligible for grant funding that can support distance learning with simulation training.